Woman's Club introduces continuing education scholarship

VERNON — Emphasizing the fact that education is a crucial aspect of enabling women to support themselves and their families, the Vernon Township Woman’s Club has introduced its new Women Continuing Education Scholarship.
“We recognize that often the only roadblock preventing a woman from furthering her education is the cost,” said VTWC President Lois Marples. “With this scholarship we hope to provide the opportunity for a local resident to achieve her dreams and launch a new, satisfying career.”
To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant must be a female Vernon resident, age 35 and up, who is enrolled or planning to enroll in a degree or certificate program. The application can be found on the club’s website at www.VTWC.org and scrolling down to the link on the home page. The deadline for for the 2019 scholarship is Jan. 31, 2019.
The Vernon Township Woman’s Club is a volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of others. A member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs, the club meets monthly at the Vernon Senior Center on Church Street in Vernon. For additional information about the scholarship or the club, contact Anne at (973) 764-1805 or education@vtwc.org.